770 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2020
| Length | 770 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2020 |
| Landing Points | 0 |
| Countries | 0 |
Monitored from 2026-03-08 through 2026-05-17 — live ICMP round-trip time measurements via RIPE Atlas probes. All values below are recomputed daily from raw probe data. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #10836 | RIPE Atlas | 80 | 47.3 ms |
The Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Algeria and Spain, with a total length of 770 km. It was ready for service in 2020 and is operated by Algerie Telecom as the sole owner.
The Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) has landing points at:
The Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) is owned by Algerie Telecom.
The cable was ready for service in 2020. Its status is unknown at this time.
The Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) connects Algeria and Spain, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This intercontinental system serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems within the broader network of submarine cables that collectively carry international data traffic.
Algerie Telecom is a subsidiary of Telefónica, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Spain and Latin America. This region has seen significant growth in internet usage and data demand, driven by increasing mobile penetration and the expansion of e-commerce and cloud services. Valencia, on the other hand, is a key economic hub in Spain, with a strong presence in telecommunications and data centers. The Oran-Valencia cable complements existing submarine cables in the region, such as those connecting Europe to North Africa and the Middle East.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 45.39 ms / base 47.66 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-17 02:30 |
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